Election 2026 LIVE: PM Modi plays football in Gangtok after wrapping up Bengal poll campaign

LiveElection 2026 LIVE: Trinamool claims BJP issued ‘death threats’ to Mamata Banerjee ahead of final phase in BengalBy Poorva JoshiUpdated on: Apr 28, 2026 11:30:30 AM ISTElection 2026 LIVE: The Trinamool Congress shared a post by BJP national spokesperson Ajay Alok on Tuesday, alleging he issued “death threats” to Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. The party also took a dig at the Election Commission, saying it sits in “studied silence”. Key Events7 Mins agoTrinamool claims ‘death threats’ to Mamata Banerjee by BJP13 Mins agoRow over encounter specialist's deployment to West Bengal34 Mins agoCentral forces to be in Bengal for 60 days after polls. Here's why38 Mins agoBengal's second phase tomorrow, how will did parties fare last time?56 Mins agoPuducherry records highest turnout among third gender electors1 Hr 25 Mins agoState extends 24x7 Citizen Helpline till May 101 Hr 31 Mins agoWhy did Dalit bodies call for hartal across the state?1 Hr 34 Mins agoStudent's death triggers statewide shutdown days before results1 Hr 51 Mins agoCongress alleges poll tampering in Kerala's Kozhikode3:59 AM IST, Apr 28PM Modi shares pictures of his football session in Sikkim3:48 AM IST, Apr 28Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal reviews poll preparedness for second phase3:42 AM IST, Apr 28TVK chief Vijay visits Tiruchendur Murugan Temple in Tamil NaduChief Minister and AITC chairperson Mamata Banerjee leads a padayatra (rally) from Jadavpur to Gopal Nagar on the last day of campaign ahead of 2nd phase of Assembly Election.<style>#seemoreWords { display: none !important; }</style>Election 2026 LIVE: Both the BJP and the Trinamool Congress seem sure of their victory in West Bengal as the state heads to the second phase of elections on Wednesday, April 29. Results of elections to Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry and Kerala will be announced a few days later on May 4. <span class="jsx-3e0257124da4db99"><p>Amid a largely two-cornered contest in West Bengal with the TMC and BJP vying for power, the Congress is seemingly trying to position itself as the necessary “third option”. <p>An AIMIM leader in Mumbai also showed faith in the party's chances in Bengal. claiming that the public was more receptive to its agenda. Here are some key updates on elections 2026: <p><strong>Campaigning ends in Bengal: </strong>Leaders were seen giving one last push to their respective political parties in Bengal as campaigning ended for the second phase of the assembly election on Monday. For the BJP, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Home Minister Amit Shah held separate roadshows in Kalyani assembly constituency and Behala Paschim Assembly constituency, respectively. <p><strong>PM Modi's letter to Bengal: </strong>In an open letter to the people of Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that he aims to transform every challenge in West Bengal into an opportunity. “Despite the scorching heat and the multitude of rallies, I did not feel even the slightest fatigue during this election in Bengal. These rallies and roadshows have felt like a pilgrimage to me,” PM Modi said. <p><strong>TVK chief Vijay's temple visit: </strong>Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay was seen visiting a temple in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchendur recently, with just days left for the announcement of election results in the state. He visited the Vishwaroopa Swami at Subramaniya Swamy Temple, famously known as the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple. <p><strong>Poll tampering…

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